Clearing the Bases: Juiced Players, Monster Salaries, Sham Records, and a Hall of Famer's Search for the Soul of Baseball Poetry_Gift_Guide This meticulously researched work of

This meticulously researched work of American history reframes our understanding of the nation’s story by revealing:

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New York Times bestselling author Nadia Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term "pastrix" (a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy

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even as she gasps over Prada baby onesies and preschools that cost more than her college tuition

Clearing the Bases: Juiced Players, Monster Salaries, Sham Records, and a Hall of Famer's Search for the Soul of Baseball Poetry_Gift_Guide This meticulously researched work ofClearing the Bases is a much needed call to arms by one of baseball's most respected players. Drawing on his experiences as a third baseman, a manager, and, most recently, a fan, Mike Schmidt takes on everything from skyrocketing payrolls, callous owners, and unapproachable players to inflated statistics, and, of course, ersatz home run kings. But Schmidt's book goes beyond the Balco investigation and never ending free agent bonanzas that dominate the